Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-09-23 09:40Company Overview - China Overseas Development Limited, a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corporation, was founded in Hong Kong in 1979 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1992 under the stock code 00688.HK. The company has over 46 years of experience in real estate development and property management, operating in more than 80 cities across mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, the UK, and Singapore. It possesses industry-leading capabilities in design, development, construction, operation, and property services, with three main business segments: real estate development, urban operation, and innovative business [1]. Carbon Neutrality Initiatives - In 2023, the company released the industry's first "Carbon Neutrality White Paper," establishing a strategic plan called "1333," focusing on "carbon peak" and "carbon neutrality" as core objectives. The plan outlines three phases from 2025 to 2060, with a commitment to reduce carbon emissions intensity by over 30% per unit area by 2030 (based on 2019 levels) and striving for carbon neutrality by 2060. This initiative sets a benchmark for other companies in the industry, encouraging more enterprises to engage in green transformation [2]. Zero Carbon Building Projects - The company has laid out zero carbon building demonstration projects across major climate zones in China. In 2024, three projects, including Shenzhen China Overseas Building and Beijing China Overseas Financial Center, were selected as part of the first batch of zero carbon building projects in the country. The Shenzhen China Overseas Building, which began construction in December 2020, employs 11 energy-saving and carbon-reduction technologies, achieving a comprehensive energy-saving rate of 61% and receiving multiple certifications, including near-zero energy design certification and WELL Gold certification. The Beijing China Overseas Financial Center utilizes geothermal heat pumps and advanced HVAC systems, achieving a building energy-saving rate of 70% and a carbon reduction rate of 68%. The company has developed a cumulative area of 600,000 square meters of near-zero energy and zero carbon buildings, covering various sectors such as residential and commercial [3]. Expert Commentary - Experts note that China Overseas Development is seizing new opportunities in the market by focusing on zero carbon buildings and green communities, transforming sustainable concepts into powerful drivers for urban renewal and real estate growth [3].